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Judicial Commission - Vacancy and Election

Sunday, August 10, 2025  

An election to fill an attorney vacancy on the 31st Circuit Judicial Commission will be held on Wednesday, November 5, 2025 to fill the term succeeding the expiration of Ms. Deborah K. Dodge’s term December 31, 2025. Judicial Commission elections are governed by Missouri Supreme Court Rule 10.

A candidate may have their name printed on the ballot by submitting a valid nominating petition and biographical sketch in person or by mail to:

Greene County Circuit Court
Bryan Feemster, Circuit Clerk
1010 N Boonville Ave
Springfield, MO 65802

or by email to: bryan.feemster@courts.mo.gov.

Said petition and biographical sketch must be received no later than Monday, October 6, 5:00PM. See Missouri Supreme Court Rule 10.10 for guidelines. An official nominating petition is available at a link within this Rule.